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Venezuela's output collapse may boost global oil price

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VENEZUELA

Collapsing oil production.

Weaker demand will aid gradual oil market rebalancing

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INT

In a tight market, even small supply disruptions acquire heightened significance. Greater uncertainty, partly reflecting the ascendence of political over economic factors in the…

COVID-19 colours Trinidad and Tobago election outlook

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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

The two main political parties, the governing People’s National Movement (PNM) and the opposition United National Congress (UNC) are jockeying for position, while internal…

Prospects for the US economy to end-2019

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PROSPECTS H2 2019

Prospects for the US economy to end 2019.

War threatens Russia’s position as arms exporter

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RUSSIA

A combination of the threat of US sanctions, shifting patterns of demand on international markets, and the growing demands of Russia’s own military has caused arms exports to…

Trade switching could offset ASEAN's export weakness

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ASEAN

ASEAN: Trade switching could offset export weakness

Unstable politics may make trade deals uncertain

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INTERNATIONAL

Politics and trade talks.

Russian oil shifts towards China and India

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RUSSIA

The current account is showing a healthy-looking surplus as export commodities are priced high and imports shrink. That may change as sanctions bite into exports of oil and other…

‘Hidden’ GDP losses assuage world recession fears

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INTERNATIONAL

Imminent recession fears may be misplaced.

Sanctions retaliation rules add to China’s deterrence

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CHINA

Crucially, they cover the China subsidiaries of multinational companies. They have taken effect immediately, but their application requires the identification of specific…